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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.02, 34,309.73 and 14,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.02, 34,309.73 and 14,252.24 is: 19,668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.02 : 34,309.73 = 14,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.02/34,309.73 = 14,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.02x = 34,309.73 × 14,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.02x = 488,990,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,990,263.49/24,861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.96

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